Research Prompt: Choose a specific social issue or problem facing American soci

Research Prompt: Choose a specific social issue or problem facing American society, and write an essay that answers this question: What is the biggest problem facing American society? (3-8 pages)
Topic: Choose a specific social issue or problem facing American society. Here are some examples: global warming, epidemics ,obesity, healthcare, homelessness, education, specific crimes, unemployment rates, media, cost of living, minimum wage, etc.
Sources: choose at least four (4) sources from COC library.
COC Library Link: https://www.canyons.edu/academics/library/index.php
These are suggestions, you may think of many other issues or problems that American society is facing. The problem can be local, statewide, or nationwide just as long as you address how these issues are problematic to American society.
Helpful Hints:
Browse COC library for sources
Your job is to research in order to find at least 4 different view points concerning the issues (4 sources).
Pay attention to those who propose a solution to whatever the problem is, these can help you.
Evaluate the information you find, and decide what is the biggest problem facing American society (this will be your thesis)
Gather examples/evidence to support thesis
In the research paper discuss solutions to the problem, and how it affects society this will help you build 5-8 pages.

Requirements: refer to your text if you need more clarification on terms below
Minimum of ​3-8 pages .
Minimum of 4 sources from COC library
Sentence boundary control
An ​engaging​ introductory paragraph that has a focused thesis statement at the end
A creative title
Body​ ​paragraphs​ that support your thesis statement in a smooth and logical organization. Paragraphs with a ​topic sentence​, ​supporting sentences​, and ​a concluding sentence
Body paragraphs with ​support from your assigned reading​ or credible source (cite your sources)
Clear and appropriate use of ​transitions
A ​concluding paragraph​ that restates your thesis statement and offers reflection
MLA​ parenthetical citation and a ​Works Cited page
All drafts must be typed: 1inch margins, ​Times New Roman/12pt font
Double Spaced/Justified paragraph alignment
Your name, Class/Professor name, Essay #, and date on upper left-hand corner: Indent all paragraphs ( use tab key for best accuracy)
If your paragraphs are more than ¾ of a page in length, you must split them up. If you need help doing this, please ask.
​Instructor strongly suggests ​visiting the Student Support section for help with English skills
Final Drafts​ should be error free

Quoting from the Texts: Carefully choose quotes from the assigned texts to support the arguments you are making in each paragraph. Follow these guidelines:
Include at least 1 brief and relevant quote (less than 4 lines of text) or paraphrase in each body paragraph (you don’t need quotes in your introduction or conclusion).
You MUST cite quotes and paraphrases in proper MLA format when you use them in your paragraphs.
Include no more than 2 long quotes (more than 4 lines). If your quote is longer than your analysis of the quote,you will lose points for underdeveloped analysis.
Analyze EACH quote. Analysis should be at least 2-3 sentences per quote. Do not simply summarize the quote. Ask yourself, “why is this quote important?” or “how does this quote support the ideas in this paragraph?”.
Don’t leave quotes hanging at the end of your paragraphs – add your own explanation and interpretation of the quote.
Don’t start body paragraphs with quotes; construct a clear and focused topic sentence in your own words.
Remember, for your Final Draft:
Include a thesis with a specific main point. Your thesis should CLEARLY relate to one of the options above.
Be very specific!
Your thesis should be the last sentence of your introduction.
Engage your reader by constructing an interesting introductory paragraph that provides context for your argument (describe the situation, provide background/brief story, or summarize the analysis of causes or effects the essay disputes).